Thought I'd start a thread about another hobby I have, and since this is my favorite internet hangout, why not here
Right now I'm working on a frame to go around my inwall touchscreen. I just finished a custom router table that actually turned out pretty well (which is not always the case). On the frame, I'm a bit stumped on two aspects. The first is how to mount it on the wall. The TS is installed between two studs and I ran a header and "footer" between the studs to secure the TS. I'm thinking of attaching the frame to the header/footer, but I'm not sure how to do it and minimize any fasteners showing or damage to the finished side of the frame. The second problem I'm having is I want to route a decorative pattern around the outside edge of the frame, but if I did that there would be no real way to clamp the pieces together when I glue them up...the outside edge would be too small or uneven that the 45deg clamp I have wouldn't be able to grab on. I could wait till the frame is glued up then route the pattern, but I risk tearout at the corners which would suck if I've gotten that far.
In other news, I'm looking for a good cordless drill to replace my 14V Hitichi. I'm down to one battery for that guy and it doesn't hold charge all that long. I have two of Bosch's 12V Lion tools, the impact driver and 1/4" drill, which have been great. The issue is both use the 1/4" quick change bits, and I'd like a drill with a chuck so I can use all the drill bits I have. Bosch has the PS-30 which is a 3/8" chucked drill that uses the same batteries at my other two drill/drivers. However, its pretty pricey for a 12V unit.
Anyways, feel free to talk about your projects, or ask some questions.
--Jamie
Right now I'm working on a frame to go around my inwall touchscreen. I just finished a custom router table that actually turned out pretty well (which is not always the case). On the frame, I'm a bit stumped on two aspects. The first is how to mount it on the wall. The TS is installed between two studs and I ran a header and "footer" between the studs to secure the TS. I'm thinking of attaching the frame to the header/footer, but I'm not sure how to do it and minimize any fasteners showing or damage to the finished side of the frame. The second problem I'm having is I want to route a decorative pattern around the outside edge of the frame, but if I did that there would be no real way to clamp the pieces together when I glue them up...the outside edge would be too small or uneven that the 45deg clamp I have wouldn't be able to grab on. I could wait till the frame is glued up then route the pattern, but I risk tearout at the corners which would suck if I've gotten that far.
In other news, I'm looking for a good cordless drill to replace my 14V Hitichi. I'm down to one battery for that guy and it doesn't hold charge all that long. I have two of Bosch's 12V Lion tools, the impact driver and 1/4" drill, which have been great. The issue is both use the 1/4" quick change bits, and I'd like a drill with a chuck so I can use all the drill bits I have. Bosch has the PS-30 which is a 3/8" chucked drill that uses the same batteries at my other two drill/drivers. However, its pretty pricey for a 12V unit.
Anyways, feel free to talk about your projects, or ask some questions.
--Jamie